Black Friday shoppers swamp nation's retailers

November 23, 2012 11:55 AM

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Allan Abbott advertises Nintendo Wii U video games he is selling as shoppers drive by outside a shopping complex on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn. Abbott said he was able to buy several of the popular games and is selling them below what they can be found for online. Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as some of the nation's stores opened Thursday night. less

Allan Abbott advertises Nintendo Wii U video games he is selling as shoppers drive by outside a shopping complex on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn. Abbott said he was able to buy several of the ... more

Ray Schwarz, 28, celebrates after waiting 24-hours to enter Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 a.m. on Friday. Schwarz is buying three televisions, a sound system and video games. less

Ray Schwarz, 28, celebrates after waiting 24-hours to enter Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 a.m. on Friday. Schwarz is buying three televisions, a sound system ... more

Shoppers line up for a shot at early Black Friday sales, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at a Shoe Carnival store in north Jackson, Miss. Unlike a number of national retailers who have pushed the start of the holiday buying season to sales on Thanksgiving Day, the store did not open until midnight. less

Shoppers line up for a shot at early Black Friday sales, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at a Shoe Carnival store in north Jackson, Miss. Unlike a number of national retailers who have pushed the start of the holiday ... more

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Jason Whitlock carries a 32" TV and an advertising supplement at a Best Buy store in Austin, Texas, shortly after it opened for Black Friday sales at midnight on Friday Nov. 23, 2012.

Jason Whitlock carries a 32" TV and an advertising supplement at a Best Buy store in Austin, Texas, shortly after it opened for Black Friday sales at midnight on Friday Nov. 23, 2012.

Clint Fletcher shops for movies at a Best Buy store on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn., after the store opened at midnight. Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as some of the nation's stores opened Thursday night, beating the traditional Friday opening. less

Clint Fletcher shops for movies at a Best Buy store on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn., after the store opened at midnight. Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as some of the nation's ... more

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A shopper looks at televisions at a Best Buy store on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn., after the store opened at midnight. Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as some of the nation's stores opened Thursday night, beating the traditional Friday opening. less

A shopper looks at televisions at a Best Buy store on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Franklin, Tenn., after the store opened at midnight. Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as some of the nation's ... more

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A customer who declined to be identified waits by a television she was purchasing at a Best Buy store, Friday Nov 23, 2012, in Northeast Philadelphia.

A customer who declined to be identified waits by a television she was purchasing at a Best Buy store, Friday Nov 23, 2012, in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Teaje Price, left to right, 22, and Kristi Marshall, 42, celebrate as they enter a Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 a.m. on Friday. They are buying a television and a Blue-ray player. less

Teaje Price, left to right, 22, and Kristi Marshall, 42, celebrate as they enter a Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 a.m. on Friday. They are buying a television ... more

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Josh Blankfeld, left to right, gives a thumbs-up as Blankfeld and Erin Burke carry a 50-inch television to the checkout at a Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 a.m. on Friday. less

Josh Blankfeld, left to right, gives a thumbs-up as Blankfeld and Erin Burke carry a 50-inch television to the checkout at a Best Buy Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The store opened at 12 ... more

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Best Buy general manager Shaun Ogdie, right, gives instructions to shoppers before handing out sale vouchers on popular electronics items before the store opened at midnight for Black Friday sales Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. less

Best Buy general manager Shaun Ogdie, right, gives instructions to shoppers before handing out sale vouchers on popular electronics items before the store opened at midnight for Black Friday sales Thursday ... more

Chris Dispenza of Vicksburg, Miss., tries to keep his daughter Jayde Dispenza, 8, awake as they wait to enter a Best Buy store in Jackson, Miss., Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2012. The Dispenza's waited in line for a couple of hours before entering the store after midnight. less

Chris Dispenza of Vicksburg, Miss., tries to keep his daughter Jayde Dispenza, 8, awake as they wait to enter a Best Buy store in Jackson, Miss., Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2012. The Dispenza's waited in line for ... more

Shoppers' attire at this Best Buy store in Jackson, Miss., ranged from heavy coats worn by early bird shoppers who waited in the shade for hours to obtain early bird sales coupons to shirt sleeves consumers who enjoyed unseasonably warm weather for the fall enter a north Jackson, Miss., Best Buy store., Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Unlike previous years, front lined shoppers were provided coupons for the early bird specials which allowed a three-hour window during which they could be purchased. less

Shoppers' attire at this Best Buy store in Jackson, Miss., ranged from heavy coats worn by early bird shoppers who waited in the shade for hours to obtain early bird sales coupons to shirt sleeves consumers who ... more

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People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

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People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

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Best Buy electronics store employees, at far right and left, open doors to shoppers for a Black Friday sale that began at midnight, in Broomfield, Colo., early Friday Nov. 23, 2012.

Best Buy electronics store employees, at far right and left, open doors to shoppers for a Black Friday sale that began at midnight, in Broomfield, Colo., early Friday Nov. 23, 2012.

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People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

People wait in line, on Thursday Nov 22, 2012, for a Best Buy store in Northeast Philadelphia to open it's doors at midnight.

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Shoppers, at bottom, right to left, Karin Carlson, of Wichita, Kan., her husband Jason, and her cousins Tylar Neu and Christie LaFever wait in line to pay for items for purchase at Best Buy electronics store, after doors opened for a Black Friday sale that started at midnight, in Broomfield, Colo., early Friday Nov. 23, 2012. less

Shoppers, at bottom, right to left, Karin Carlson, of Wichita, Kan., her husband Jason, and her cousins Tylar Neu and Christie LaFever wait in line to pay for items for purchase at Best Buy electronics store, ... more

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Customers wait in line in the computer department to shop for Black Friday discounts at a Best Buy store, Friday Nov 23, 2012, in Northeast Philadelphia.

Customers wait in line in the computer department to shop for Black Friday discounts at a Best Buy store, Friday Nov 23, 2012, in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Shoppers wait on a check-out line in the Times Square Toys-R-Us store after doors were opened to the public at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in New York. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shoppers wait on a check-out line in the Times Square Toys-R-Us store after doors were opened to the public at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in New York. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the ... more

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Shoppers make their way out of Walmart, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Dallas.

Shoppers make their way out of Walmart, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 in Dallas.

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Patrons line up at Toys R Us as they open at 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for early Black Friday sales on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Norman, Okla.

Patrons line up at Toys R Us as they open at 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for early Black Friday sales on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Norman, Okla.

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Shoppers wait in line to take advantage of Black Friday specials at the Toys"R"Us on North Central Expressway in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

Shoppers wait in line to take advantage of Black Friday specials at the Toys"R"Us on North Central Expressway in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

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Shoppers take advantage of Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

Shoppers take advantage of Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

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Shoppers form a line in the electronics department to take advantage of Black Friday specials on televisions, cameras, and video games at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

Shoppers form a line in the electronics department to take advantage of Black Friday specials on televisions, cameras, and video games at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

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Shopper Emily Roberts, from Hawaii uses her phone while looking for clothes sizes at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shopper Emily Roberts, from Hawaii uses her phone while looking for clothes sizes at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning ... more

Byron Hall tests out of a pair of Beats headphones during the Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

Byron Hall tests out of a pair of Beats headphones during the Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

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Shoppers use their smart phone with the Free Wi-Fi service, while waiting in line to pay for electronics at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shoppers use their smart phone with the Free Wi-Fi service, while waiting in line to pay for electronics at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the ... more

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Byron Hall loads a 50" LCD television into his car during the Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

Byron Hall loads a 50" LCD television into his car during the Black Friday specials at the Super Target on Skillman Street in Dallas on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.

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Several thousand shoppers wait in line, some since Wednesday morning, to be the first in the Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best Buy, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 for bargains. Black Friday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, has crept into Thanksgiving Day. A number of stores from Wal-Mart to Target are opening their doors on Turkey Day, but will Americans be willing to put down the pumpkin pie in order to start their holiday shopping a little early. less

Several thousand shoppers wait in line, some since Wednesday morning, to be the first in the Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best Buy, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 for bargains. Black Friday, traditionally the busiest ... more

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Nelly Vasquez and several thousand people wait in line at the Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best Buy, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 as they shop for bargains. Black Friday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, has crept into Thanksgiving Day. A number of stores from Wal-Mart to Target are opening their doors on Turkey Day, but will Americans be willing to put down the pumpkin pie in order to start their holiday shopping a little early. less

Nelly Vasquez and several thousand people wait in line at the Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best Buy, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 as they shop for bargains. Black Friday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, ... more

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Eva Hopkins, finance supervisor at a Target store in Texarkana, Texas, places money bags in cash registers before the store opens for Black Friday on Thursday night Nov. 22, 2012. Over 1,000 customers waited in line for the store opening at 9 p.m. less

Amanda Benton, center, of Texarkana, Ark., gets light headed as she waits in line at a Target store in Texarkana, Texas with Franziska Santifer, left, also of Texarkana, Ark., during a Black Friday sale Thursday night Nov. 22, 2012. Over 1,000 customers waited in line for the store opening at 9 p.m. less

Amanda Benton, center, of Texarkana, Ark., gets light headed as she waits in line at a Target store in Texarkana, Texas with Franziska Santifer, left, also of Texarkana, Ark., during a Black Friday sale ... more

Trevor Anderson, Mike Van Lone, and Zack McElwain (left to right) walk out with the televisions they purchased at Target, which opened at 9 p.m. as shoppers took advantage of the sales and deals in the earlier shopping period for the typical "Black Friday" event on Thursday evening, Nov. 22, 2012 in Chico, Calif. less

Trevor Anderson, Mike Van Lone, and Zack McElwain (left to right) walk out with the televisions they purchased at Target, which opened at 9 p.m. as shoppers took advantage of the sales and deals in the earlier ... more

Matt Alcover (left) and Rebecca Hoyland (right) take a look at a map of Target as they wait in line before its opening at 9 p.m. as shoppers took advantage of the sales and deals in the earlier shopping period for the typical "Black Friday" event on Thursday evening, Nov. 22, 2012 in Chico, Calif. less

Matt Alcover (left) and Rebecca Hoyland (right) take a look at a map of Target as they wait in line before its opening at 9 p.m. as shoppers took advantage of the sales and deals in the earlier shopping period ... more

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One of the first in line, a woman talks on her cellphone next to the entrance of Target just minutes before the start of their Black Friday sales event in Flint, Mich. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

One of the first in line, a woman talks on her cellphone next to the entrance of Target just minutes before the start of their Black Friday sales event in Flint, Mich. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

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A joyful shopper laughs as she attempts to load a 40-inch TV into her cart at Target during their Black Friday sales event in Flint, Mich. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

A joyful shopper laughs as she attempts to load a 40-inch TV into her cart at Target during their Black Friday sales event in Flint, Mich. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

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Shoppers wait to get one television per customer doorbuster deal at Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shoppers wait to get one television per customer doorbuster deal at Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after ... more

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Consumer Ash Gan, 19, swipes his credit card to par for a television doorbuster deal at Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Consumer Ash Gan, 19, swipes his credit card to par for a television doorbuster deal at Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning ... more

Shoppers rush to looking for doorbuster deals at the opening of the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shoppers rush to looking for doorbuster deals at the opening of the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after ... more

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Shopper Roxanna Garcia, middle, waits in line to pay for her over a $1000.00 gifts at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shopper Roxanna Garcia, middle, waits in line to pay for her over a $1000.00 gifts at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the ... more

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Shopper Lisa Camberos, right, gets a television doorbuster deal at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Shopper Lisa Camberos, right, gets a television doorbuster deal at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after ... more

Shoppers stand in line outside a Best Buy department store waiting for the store's opening at midnight for a Black Friday sale Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

Shoppers stand in line outside a Best Buy department store waiting for the store's opening at midnight for a Black Friday sale Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.

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Long lines of customers snake though the aisles waiting to check out, of the Best Buy store in Tyler, Texas, after it opened at midnight. Sheriff deputies contolled entry and only 1300 people at a time were allowed in to the store marking the beginning of "Black Friday" with "door buster" special deals, on November 23, 2012. less

Long lines of customers snake though the aisles waiting to check out, of the Best Buy store in Tyler, Texas, after it opened at midnight. Sheriff deputies contolled entry and only 1300 people at a time were ... more

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Bianca Castillo, left,and her cousin Gabriella Alejo, right, smile after getting 32" TVs at a Target in Austin, Texas, shortly after it opened at 9 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, for early Black Friday sales.

Bianca Castillo, left,and her cousin Gabriella Alejo, right, smile after getting 32" TVs at a Target in Austin, Texas, shortly after it opened at 9 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 22, 2012, for early Black Friday sales.

Target team member Gabriel Corea, top left, guards the 50" television doorbuster deal at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, openings have crept earlier and earlier over the past few years. Now, stores from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are opening their doors on Thanksgiving evening, hoping Americans will be willing to shop soon after they finish their pumpkin pie. less

Target team member Gabriel Corea, top left, guards the 50" television doorbuster deal at the Target store in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. While stores typically open in the wee hours of the ... more

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